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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,181.40, 303,272.10 and 162,815.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,181.40, 303,272.10 and 162,815.40 is: 244,223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,181.40 : 303,272.10 = 162,815.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,181.40/303,272.10 = 162,815.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,181.40x = 303,272.10 × 162,815.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,181.40x = 49,377,368,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,377,368,270.34/202,181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,223.10

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